2020 SEAT Tarraco · 3,900 MOT tests
2020 SEAT Tarraco reliability
2020 SEAT Tarracos fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 Tarraco years (3,900 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Tarracos: 14.2%)
- 13.2%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Tarracos: 14.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 32,980
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,900
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.9% of tests fail here (777% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 SEAT Tarraco
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.3%
- Seat belts and airbags2.9%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Brakes2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Suspension1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.79%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.18%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.64%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.59%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.56%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.36%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.44%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.36%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 SEAT Tarraco reliable?
2020 SEAT Tarracos fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 Tarraco years (3,900 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 SEAT Tarraco MOT?
Most often airbag warning lamp shows fault (1.79% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.64% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 SEAT Tarraco have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 SEAT Tarraco shows 32,980 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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